The distance between Hermanus and Port Elizabeth is around 674km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hermanus to Port Elizabeth by taxi, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
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Take the bus to Port Elizabeth.
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There are several options for getting from Hermanus to Port Elizabeth by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 840 ($49) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,040 ($120).
The distance between Hermanus and Port Elizabeth is around 674km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Hermanus and Port Elizabeth by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hermanus to Port Elizabeth is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,040 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Hermanus and Port Elizabeth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 840 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hermanus and Port Elizabeth. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hermanus and Port Elizabeth. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hermanus to Port Elizabeth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caledon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.
Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Hermanus and Port Elizabeth. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hermanus to Port Elizabeth. We recommend that you take a taxi to Capetown (CPT) then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Port Elizabeth is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) (PLZ) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Port Elizabeth. Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hermanus and Port Elizabeth. The distance is around 674km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hermanus to Port Elizabeth is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,040 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane | 2h 40m | ZAR 2,040($120) | on demand | 754km (469 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 15m | ZAR 840($49) | once daily | 717km (446 miles) |
Bus via Swellendam | 11h 15m | ZAR 960($56) | once daily | 713km (443 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | ZAR 1,625($95) | on demand | 674km (419 miles) |
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The following major airports near Port Elizabeth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.